The Supreme Court has introduced reservations for SC and ST staff in its own ranks—15% for SCs and 7.5% for STs. The move brings the Court in line with the very constitutional principles it has long upheld for others. We summarise everything you need to know

Earlier this week, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from office, citing health concerns. Unlike the President’s office, there is no provision for an Acting Vice President in the Constitution. This raises some legal and procedural questions, especially since the VP’s office will remain vacant until a new one is elected.

So what happens next? What does the law say? Why is a casual vacancy in the office of the VP treated differently from that of the President? We break down the constitutional considerations. Read the full story on scobserver.in!

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The Supreme Court is back from its summer break—and it’s hit the ground running. In its first week back, the Court delivered over 50 judgments, tackling everything from corporate victimhood to marital privacy, child custody, death penalty sentencing, and inheritance rights for tribal women.This video breaks down the biggest legal developments from the first week after the Supreme Court’s summer break, including:🔹 A game-changing ruling on companies as victims in criminal law🔹 The admissibility of secretly recorded calls in matrimonial disputes🔹 A rare reversal in a custody case based on a child’s mental health🔹 Key death penalty commutations and what they reveal about judicial reasoning🔹 A strong affirmation of tribal women’s inheritance rights🔹 The ₹2.6 crore expense over tinted glass panels in the Court’s corridorsPlus, a milestone for us at Supreme Court Observer — we’ve published all SCO.LR Issues from January to July! That’s 130 key judgments, simplified for you.

On 10 July, the Supreme Court heard a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. As the Court adjourns the issue until the end of this month, we look at how the institution has dealt with cases concerning the elections and the ECI's independence. Read our newsletter and find out more!

Can state governments tax DTH providers? Is the transmission of signals to air channels a service or entertainment for the purpose of taxation? What did the Supreme Court say and how does it contribute to a struggling DTH market?

Can you request a narco-test (popularly called the truth serum test) in your defence in a criminal case? If yes, what are the guidelines to be followed? Recently, in Amlesh Kumar v State of Bihar, the top court clarified that while it was not an “indefeasible” right, the accused could request it at an “appropriate stage” of trial.

A case that dominated the news cycle during the Court’s Summer Session (April-June) was the challenge to the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. Petitioners sought an interim stay on the legislation while the Union resisted it. We summarise the key arguments in the case.

The Supreme Court's logo is back to its monochrome design after a the new Chief Justice rolled back the revised logo launched to celebrate 75 years of the Supreme Court. Is the move an indication of a broader shift favouring continuity and rootedness over reinvention and experimentation? Watch and find out!